# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Dead Letter Fest brings together some of the most exciting names in Midwest Emo music for a full day of live performances at Old Dog Tavern.

Brought to you by @deadlettersociety.co

Lineup:

Thoughts on Bowling - One of the fastest-rising bands in modern Midwest emo, known for heartfelt songwriting, infectious melodies, and unforgettable live performances. Listen to "Cavity" and "Welcome to the Snack Chat"

Equipment - Ohio sweethearts known for massive hooks and a seamless blend of emo, power pop, and alternative rock. Listen to "Talk to Strangers" and "tequila redbull"

Arcadia Grey - A distinctive voice in the scene, known for balancing vulnerability, humor, and absolute mayhem. Somehow both the class clown and the guidance counselor. Listen to "Donnie Darko Polo" and "Skrrt Cobain"

Mud Whale - Cleveland post-hardcore emo bringing cathartic songs, infectious energy, and unforgettable live performances. Scientists are still studying how this much enthusiasm fits on one stage. Listen to "Sacrifice" and "Karmageddon"

Short Fictions - Pittsburgh emo legends crafting emotionally charged songs combining intricate Midwest emo with existential dread, just as nature intended. Listen to "Cities Under Water" and "You Will Never Be the Best at Anything You Try (Surely Not)"

FROSTisRAD - Detroit emo bringing the craziest energy, Frosty draws from a wide range of influences while maintaining a voice that is entirely their own. Listen to "SADDER DAYS" and "TOO MANY BEERS"

Ciao - Out of West Michigan they channel the raw emotion and urgency of classic screamo through a distinctly Midwestern lens, delivering songs that hit hard both emotionally and sonically. Listen to "vertabrae" and "where's my sean hug at?"

Bike Tuff - Carrying the torch for Kalamazoo's DIY community, Bike Tuff combines punk energy and an unmistakably Midwestern spirit. Listen to "Bad Ink" and "Oak St. Market"

Hosted by Emo Kids Anonymous! Rob and Amanda, our favorite duo, bring you interviews and content from your favorite emo bands. Check out their YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@EmoKidsAnonymous

From nationally touring artists to emerging favorites, Dead Letter Fest is built around discovery, community, and a shared love of Midwest Emo music. Expect great bands, local vendors, food, drinks, merch, and a full day spent celebrating the culture that keeps the music scene thriving.

August 15 • Old Dog Tavern - 402, East Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007

Ticket price will increase to $30 on Thursday August 13th. Don't Wait!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/dead-letter-fest-2026-old-dog-tavern/200030294451403
- **Event Categories**: festivals, dog, music, entertainment, sports, workshops, food-drinks, art, kids, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: OLD DOG TAVERN
- **lat**: 42.294373678529
- **long**: -85.578196048737
- **full address**: OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3810, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern being held?
  - **A:** Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:45 pm at OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3810, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern?
  - **A:** Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern is organized by Dead Letter Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dead Letter Fest 2026 @ Old Dog Tavern sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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